Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second World War B.E.M. group of nine awarded to Carpenter J. C. Wilson, Merchant Navy

British Empire Medal, (Civil) G.VI.R., 1st issue (James Carlew Wilson) in Royal Mint case of issue; British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (James C. Wilson); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fine (9) £240-£280

B.E.M. London Gazette 4 January 1943; Carpenter, Merchant Navy

James Carlew Wilson was awarded the B.E.M. for service aboard S.S. Benrinnes, a cargo liner of the Ben Line, 5,414 tons, built in 1921.

Sold with original authority to wear the British War and Mercantile Marine Medals; registered envelope and a postcard photograph of S.S. Benrinnes.